Thursday, March 14, 2024

When You're Downcast

There are times in life when we are downcast. God comforts us. God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us (2 Corinthians 7:6). God's Spirit is our Comforter to give us peace and encouragement. God's word in the Bible is our word of encouragement. Prayer receives the grace of God's comfort. Never be reluctant to ask God for comfort. God says to us, I, even I, am He who comforts you (Isaiah 51:12).

The word comfort means to strengthen. During times of our weakness, we can find strength through others. God always wants to comfort us, and one way He does it is through others. Friends who understand are a gift from God. They will encourage us, when we are downcast.

If you are going through a difficult time, don't be surprised if God sends someone your way to strengthen you. The believer's life was never designed to live alone. We are members of one another through the body of Christ. We need one another.

God will use us to comfort, strengthen, and encourage others. Ask God to use you to comfort others who are downcast. He will send someone your way who needs God's comfort today. God not only comforts us, but He wants to work through us to comfort others. Comfort each other (1 Thessalonians 5:11).